作者: Otto Kucera
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摘要: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic in Western world, and it persists at a high prevalence. NAFLD characterised by accumulation of triglycerides includes spectrum histopathological findings, ranging from simple through non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to fibrosis ultimately cirrhosis, which may progress hepatocellular carcinoma. The pathogenesis closely related metabolic syndrome insulin resistance. Understanding pathophysiology treatment humans has currently been limited lack satisfactory animal models. ideal model for should reflect all aspects intricate etiopathogenesis human typical histological findings its different stages. Within past several years, great emphasis placed on development an appropriate NASH. This paper reviews widely used experimental models rats. We discuss nutritional, genetic combined their pros cons. choice suitable this while respecting limitations help improve understanding complex discover therapeutic strategies. Considering legislative, ethical, economical health factors NAFLD, are essential tools research disease.